LOUIS BUEKER Obituary
LOUIS J. "RED" BUEKER, 81, of Columbia City, died Sunday, July 11, 2010, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born Aug. 24, 1928, in Cumberland County, Ill., he was the son of the late Aloysius Bueker and Francis (Jergens) Bueker. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a boilermaker at Power Plant Service. Surviving are his wife, Kathryn (Beltz) Bueker of Columbia City, brother, George Bueker Toledo Ill.; sisters, Luella Lilly of Effingham, Norma Otterson of Eau Claire, Wis., Margaret Willenborg Neoga Ill., Clara Stewart Helotes, Texas, Annie Jamison Teutopolis, Ill., and Helen McKinney Columbia City. He was also preceded in death by sister, Modonna; and brothers, William, Adolph and Carl. Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Thursday, July 15, 2010, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Arcola. Fr. Alex Dodrai of St. Patrick Catholic Church officiating. Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, 1327 N. Wells St. Interment in Lindenwood Cemetery. Memorials to Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Cheryll Clay-Phillips
July 14, 2010
Aunt Kat's many prayers & blessings to you... Your memories & your love for Uncle Lou will continue to dwell in your heart forever...
Carolyn Smith
July 13, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stephanie Gonzales
July 13, 2010
Kats, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. I always thought of Lou as a gentle giant and he was a wonderful man. May he rest in peace.
Love, Stephanie and family
Lou and Kats at their 50th Anniversary Party
Jeannie Shears
July 13, 2010
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July 13, 2010
We miss you Red, may you now be at peace.
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